State of North Carolina

Youth Services Behavioral Specialist

State of North Carolina

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hertford • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $38,859 - $50,563 per year

About the role

  • Engage in direct supervision and engagement at a Youth Development Center or a Juvenile Detention Center with close proximity to court-ordered youth.
  • Participate in handling court-involved youth and help strengthen families.
  • Work on shift schedules which may include weekends and holidays.
  • Attend and successfully complete the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program within four weeks.
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain safety and well-being of the youth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related human services experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with people.
  • Be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly trained by the department.
  • Must pass a Criminal Background check.
  • Must pass a Drug Screening test.
  • Must pass a Psychological test.
  • Must pass a Sexual Risk Screening test.
  • Must pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing).
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
Benefits
  • Various option packages will enhance your quality of life, health, wellness, and future.
  • Vacation
  • Twelve Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Disability (Short and Long Term) Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Trainingphysical restraint methodsself-defense techniques
Soft Skills
positive working relationshipsteam collaborationengagement with youth
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeGED diplomaCriminal Background checkDrug Screening testPsychological testSexual Risk Screening testPhysical test